Print Estimator

VACANCY:      PRINT ESTIMATOR

Location:        Manchester

SALARY:         £28K - £32K

Located at Trafford Park, Manchester, Print Search Ltd provide innovative and cost effective print solutions.  We are part of the Hague Group who are a highly successful organisation with offices across the UK and Australia.

This is a busy and varied role and whilst the focus is on estimating activity the role also includes account management for some designated accounts.

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

• You already have solid estimating experience gained within a print environment. A good working knowledge of print production and finishing (e.g. processes, material and costing) would be beneficial.
• You are experienced in liaising with customers / suppliers.
• Highly numerate and commercially astute, you are able to work effectively across all levels and departments.
• You are highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines.
• You demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A great team player, you have a flexible approach to work and a superb, ‘can do’ customer service attitude.

If you can also offer any of the following experience then that would be beneficial: account management, small run litho, A3 digital, large format (Impala), Tharstens software.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Ensuring that you thoroughly understand project briefs, liaising with internal or external parties for additional information as may be required.
• Creating accurate and commercially viable quotes within agreed deadlines.
• Obtaining the best prices and estimates / quotes from suppliers in order to be able to offer the best-priced estimate.
• Advising of any alternative production processes or substrates available that could be more cost effective or provide a better solution.
• Converting estimates to jobs ensuring clear and accurate information is provided to the production team.
• Managing and purchasing raw materials.
• Ensuring that the ‘Work In Progress’ database is kept up to date.

WHAT WE OFFER:

People are friendly, down-to-earth, and hard working. As well as a salary of £28k - £32k (subject to experience), benefits include:

• Generous annual leave: 27 days of holiday each year plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Free on site parking

WORK DAYS AND HOURS:

• 37.5 hours / week: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm.

If you’d like to join a friendly, hard-working team and help support the continued growth of the Company, please apply online with a CV that clearly sets out the relevancy of your experience.

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